An independent survey of SNAP consumers demonstrated that grocery delivery increases access to nutritious food, saves valuable time and makes it easier for consumers to purchase affordable meals. DoorDash announced SNAP/EBT availability with new merchants nationwide, saying more than 1.8 million consumers have added their SNAP/EBT cards to DoorDash in the past year.

A full 78 percent of surveyed SNAP recipients say they prefer to use their benefits for grocery delivery rather than using them in-store.

RipeLocker announced significant advancements in its collaboration with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fresh, successfully enhancing the long-term storage and delivery of high-quality cherries for the 2024 season.

Due to the overwhelming need for disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Southeast Produce Council is reaching out to members for donations to Samaritan’s Purse.

This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wild About Sprouts is partnering with Susan G.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announced the appointment of Will Armitage as its new president, following the Annual General Meeting held at Horticulture: The Conference on Sept. 25. Will Armitage takes over from Alan Down, who successfully completed his term and now assumes the role of immediate past president. Jane Lawler has been named vice president.

One of the leading high sales item for promoting in the produce department is a perennial flower plant known as asparagus. Yes, if left to keep growing, it will bloom into a greenish white to yellow flower. The edible pieces of the asparagus plant we eat are the spear and tips that are harvested when young and tender. Its healthy nutritional values make it one of the best-selling items, especially for roasting, stir frying and steaming.